kẻ cả
nounadjective
Hanoi [kɛ˧˩ kaː˧˩]Huế [kɛ˧˨ kaː˧˨]Saigon [kɛ˨˩˦ kaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kẻ cả means a big shot; VIP; boss.
Meanings of kẻ cả in English
Noun
- figurative a big shot; VIP; boss
- derogatory, figurative a condescending person; self-important person
- dated an elder; senior
Adjective
- derogatory condescending; self-important
- lên giọng kẻ cảto raise a condescending voice
Etymology
kẻ (“person”) + cả (“firstborn; most senior among siblings or wives of the family”)
Frequently asked questions
What does kẻ cả mean in English?
kẻ cả (noun) means "a big shot; VIP; boss".
How do you pronounce kẻ cả?
IPA: Hanoi [kɛ˧˩ kaː˧˩]; Saigon [kɛ˨˩˦ kaː˨˩˦]. Tones: kẻ — dipping tone (hỏi), cả — dipping tone (hỏi).